Utah just became the first U.S. state to ban fluoride in public water systems. Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, signed a bill into law on Thursday that prohibits any person or government entity from adding the mineral, which can prevent tooth decay, to water systems in the state.

Public toilet conversions, while increasingly trendy and a unique draw to bars, restaurants and performance venues, are not a new phenomenon. One of the first venues to join the trend was a sandwich bar which appeared in central London over a decade ago. Music venues, theatres, wine bars and offices soon followed.

Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health organizations. Republican Gov.

Over 300 elected officials call for strong public land protections amid proposed sales, federal budget cuts, and gas and mining activities.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Friday announced business-focused Indianapolis attorney Jennifer Ruby will take over the state’s vacant public access counselor role.

It may not be receiving the same kind of national interest as the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, but the race for the superintendent of the state Department of Public Instruction is also important for Wisconsin residents, as the winner will lead the agency that provides oversight for the state's 421 public school districts.

The investment in updating Arizona's disease surveillance system "has now been for naught," state health officials said after grants were terminated.

Students, teachers and civil rights groups are calling on Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to veto legislation that would ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs and make other sweeping changes to public colleges in the state.